About the role#
AEW offers a Summer 2027 internship program for undergraduate juniors. This 8 to 10 week experience provides exposure to the commercial real estate industry with a focus on asset management. You will work within a cohort of approximately six interns and be paired with an AEW mentor to support your professional development.
What you'll do#
- Support assigned teams with ad hoc projects.
- Participate in asset management, underwriting, and acquisitions tasks.
- Attend quantitative training sessions to learn financial and operational metrics.
- Conduct property tours to visit assets in various stages of the investment lifecycle.
- Participate in team meetings and shadow professionals to understand daily responsibilities.
- Collaborate in teams to prepare an investment memo for a potential acquisition, including market analysis and financial modeling.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate junior status.
- Foundational understanding of commercial real estate.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proactive attitude.
- Genuine curiosity about the commercial real estate industry.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About AEW
AEW provides real estate investment management services to a global client base. The firm manages portfolios across public and private property markets, covering the full risk and return spectrum. Founded in 1981, the company operates from multiple international offices including locations in Boston, London, and Hong Kong. It employs over 1,200 people and offers strategies through separately managed accounts and commingled investment funds.
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